A police officer shocks the internet after getting drunk and freeing 13 suspects from custody so they could enjoy the New Year.
This is contained in a post making waves on the popular social media platform TikTok.
The post mentions that the officer made the decision after he got drunk.
Details reveal that he eventually released 13 suspects from custody as a result of his actions.
Meanwhile, the officer has been arrested, while the suspects are currently at large.
The incident was reported to have occurred in Lusaka, Zambia, according to the video detailing the event.
As the post made its way online, concerned individuals flooded the comment section to share their thoughts.
See some reactions below:
10 over 10: “That is why people don’t help others nawadays I mean why didn’t the prisoners come back after celebrating the new year..”
Francis Antonio: “They betrayed him. he asked them to return after the celebrations🤣😅.”
Jake Olsen: “That dude put happiness for others above his own money or job what a nice guy.”
Tshabalala Nhliziyo: “🤣🤣🤣 I can just imagine the conversation they had before he let them go.”
Luyando Mweene: “Why does my country only trend in such instances 😭💀.”
CharismaokY: “Ati in Lusaka but you showing a pic of the kariba dam in the south lol elo twalisebana kale at this point tusuba fye 🤣🤣🤣.”
Joel Chalwe: “People are not honest, why wouldn’t they come back next day😎.”
Mwiza Hankede ❤️: “The way I covered my mouth in shame😭😭😭😅 awe bwafya.”
Clinton Mulenga: “You could do a whole lot of series if you started reporting only on Zambia 😂😂 trust me you wouldn’t run out of content 😂.”
Tiza Mukuka: “He asked them to return on January 2 and they went for good.”
douglastembo301: “it’s not mr fili it’s phiri iwe imbwa and why filming kariba as if it happened there,it was in kanyama.”
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@bbcnews Detective inspector Titus Phiri was arrested after releasing the suspects, who are now on the run. #Zambia #Lusaka #NYE #NewYear #Police #Missing #CrimeTok #BBCNews